Instruction manual

6.0 Operation
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6.8 Adjusting the Knife Depth
The depth of cut can be adjusted using the knife depth adjusting screw located on the right side of the
machine. The same T-handled wrench used for changing the knife can be used to adjust the screw.
Turn the screw clockwise to increase knife depth, and counterclockwise to decrease knife depth. It is
better to make several slight adjustments and perform test cuts in between, than to make large
adjustments and cut too deep. Try to avoid setting the knife too deep as this can cause premature
wear on knife and/or damage the cut stick.
Figure 14 – Knife Depth Adjustment
6.9 Operating Tips
• For best results, it is a MUST to have a sharp blade in the cutter. A dull blade will pull or
draw the paper and cause uneven cutting.
• Carefully lay out each sheet before cutting. Find the best cut pattern that gives the most
pieces out of the sheet. If the sheet will be folded, be sure the grain of the paper is running in
the same direction as the fold to avoid getting a rough edge on the fold.
• Mark the gripper edge and the guide edge of printed paper and make sure the first cuts are
with these guide edges against the backgauge.
• When cutting business cards or narrow strips of paper, place lifts of equal height on opposite
sides of the table to provide better clamping.